Education & Care Service 20 Hours ECE

Athenree Montessori

Waihi Beach

Ages

0–5 years

Roll Size

44 children

Subsidies

20 Hours

Rating

5/5

About Athenree Montessori

Athenree Montessori is a education & care service in Waihi Beach, with children currently enrolled aged 0–5 years. It’s well suited for families needing flexible full-day or part-day childcare with a balanced, mainstream early learning programme. This centre offers 20 Hours ECE funding.

About Education & Care Service

Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.

What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?

20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Athenree Montessori, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.

Community Profile

Roll & age distribution

Athenree Montessori currently has a roll of 44 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 0–5 years age band.

Ethnicity profile

European tamariki are the largest group (66% of the roll), alongside māori, pacific, asian, other children.

Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.

Parent Reviews

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Robyn Marsh

October 2023

“A wonderful art show beautiful children's art work thanks teachers”

Jemma Dean

October 2023

“The most beautiful, warm, nurturing Montoserri. Our son has been attending for approximatley seven months & every time I drop him off he is always so excited & eager to get through the gates & just be himself. All the staff are Loving, patient, kind & caring & will accomadate all children's needs, offering a safe, natural environment to explore & learn at their own pace. Every day our son has done something new & exciting & is always so happy when I pick him up. Vanessa has such a big heart & it mirrors in all of her beautiful staff. They take care of our son like he was their own & I'm always so content when I leave him for the day that he is safe, happy & Carefree. We are so Lucky to have such a beautiful Montoserri here in Athenree 🌸”

Mark osbaldiston

September 2018

“Awesome people, great enviroment to have the kids in. Well recomended.”